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I was at a different residents next door when law enforcement found drugs in his home he was on probation I am not but he is now claiming drugs were mine Im confident there Is no case but an educated opinion would be nice thank u
answered on Dec 12, 2023
If you are court ordered to appear at the deposition then you need to go. However, you should not go without an attorney since anything you say will be recorded an can be used against you. Contact a local criminal defense attorney and discuss the situation.
I was arrested in April 2023 during a traffic stop on an FTA warrant. At the jail I was given jail attire to change into. During my dress out the officer found a bag of Methamphetamine inside my underwear, the jail officer contacted the arresting officer to inform him and he came back to the jail... View More 
answered on Dec 1, 2023
You should discuss this with your attorney. If in fact both are from the same incident, then he/she should request the warrant be recalled.
answered on Dec 1, 2023
If there is lack or no proof of the allegations against you, why would you admit. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney to discuss your options. Most attorneys offer a free consultation.
I need to go to another county to turn myself in and not sure if I can do that or another lawyer can get another date for me
answered on Nov 27, 2023
You can always hire your own attorney even after the court appointed you a public defender. Use the find a lawyer tab on this site and look for a criminal defense attorney in your area. Discuss the situation with the attorney to see about getting a new date. Most attorneys offer free... View More
My friend was pulled over and went to jail and then the cop allowed me to drive off in the car with the suspended license.. and then later down the line requested that driving while suspended charges be put on me is that even possible?.. I have no idea charges were filed against me until almost 3... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
This sounds like BS, I suggest consulting with a local criminal defense attorney asap who can represent the facts to the prosecutor and hopefully get a dismissal of the charges.
The original charge was possession of meth level 6 felony. Probation violation was for failed drug tests. I missed court because my mom had a stroke and my siblings and I were trying to decide what to do with mom. I couldn't get proof from hospital to show that's why and a warrant was... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
The bench warrant will remain active, it does not expire, until you are arrested or hire an attorney who can file a motion to recall the warrant, though the judge can still deny the recall.
She showed up to speak to prosecutor/ judge. I had no idea she was going to be there. When I stood up to make my plea he asked if that was my wife. I said yes and he sent me straight to jail saying I broke my bond/bail agreement but I did not. I had NO idea she was going to be there. I didn’t... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In your situation, you adhered to a no-contact order with your wife but were sent to jail when she unexpectedly showed up at your court hearing. You feel this is a double standard and are wondering if there is anything you can do.
answered on Sep 26, 2023
Being labeled as a violent sexual predator is irrelevant, the person will have a felony conviction for some sex offense. All felons are prohibited from possessing a firearm.
What will happen to her what kind of charges could she get also they gave her a habitual fellon and bond 100,000.00 cash what will happen to her
answered on Sep 14, 2023
She either needs to hire an attorney ASAP or request a public defender at her first court hearing. She is looking at decades in prison.
I was pulled over and refused the chemical test and was arrested for driving under the influence of a schedule 1 or schedule to controlled substance and they owed me without taking me to my initial hearing and then when I went to the court date that I was supposed to go to the next day I had a... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2023
If you have not yet hired an attorney, you should do so asap. If you cannot afford an attorney, then you will need to request a public defender.
They had no warrent and they pulled over someone that left my house 6 months ago an got them with lot of drugs an think I deal but I do not deal drugs
answered on Aug 31, 2023
Sounds like the person who left your house 6 months ago threw you under the bus. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney. They may be able to reach out the prosecutor or police to get more information and help control the situation for you.
Did they drop a charge ?
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
It seems that the charge against you has been reduced from a felony level 6 to a misdemeanor
answered on Aug 3, 2023
I'm not sure that there is a question here. Please re-post to ask a question that we can attempt to answer.
answered on Jul 19, 2023
Yes. There is no prohibition against charging a person with the habitual offender enhancement in different cases regardless of whether those cases are in the same or different counties.
sight to notify of my intentions. The cop was parked down the road on a private lot in the dark. The stop led to more charges. Is his stop justified? I can't find anything about using turn signals being law in this situation. Could a good lawyer get this thrown out? And if so do all the other... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Current law requires drivers in Indiana to use turn signals any time they’re about to make a turn or change traffic lanes. Effective 1/1/23. This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Step 1 is to contact an attorney local to you. Do web searches or contact your local bar association and find out who can do a free consultation for you. Hopefully, you and your parents or guardians can talk through the case to understand what your risks and options are.
They want me to accept a please deal of reckless homicide
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Baed on your post, you are charged with a crime----as such you need a lawyer. use the Jus\tia Find a Lawyer tab and search for criminal defense lawyers in your area---call a few them and discuss the specifics of your case with them and then hire the one with whom you are most comfortable. If you... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2023
If the warrant is an original arrest warrant, it will expire six (6) months after it is issued. However, the prosecutor can always ask for it to be reissued and once that is done it will not expire. If it is a bench warrant, it will not expire.
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Submit a claim for reimbursement to both the hotel and shipper.
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Husband has many of his rights being violated including;
#2- freedom from discrimination
#3- right to life and safety
#5- freedom from torture and inhumane treatment-- not even anything but one little blanket during the Sub-Zero degrees no heat and there was snow on his bed.... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
There doesn't appear to be question posed, but the issues you are raising are issues that need to be discussed with an attorney actually handling the case.
If you husband has an attorney (retained or appointed) these are issues that need to be discussed with that attorney.
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